It wasn't that good of a debate. Romney kept pulling numbers out of his ass and Obama couldn't produce a cohesive response. This debate was simultaneously the most and least important one. The economy is the most important issue in this election, but neither candidate can propose a better plan. I'll call this one a draw.

Am I the only person that was surprised that Obama didn't do any 47% comments? He could've easily pushed Romney on the defensive. My guess is that he's saving it for the debate on social issues, but I don't see why. There is no way Romney can beat him in that one.

Yeah this is my ultimate response, and why I straight stopped watching it. Ultimately, it's all talk. Whatever either candidate says is a) going to be vague enough to draw as many of the undecided voters as possible and b) a fucking lie. Neither of them has any clear points, and all of the "hard facts" were completely made up, especially when they were both claiming the other would tax the middle class harder. I guess most of the internet says that Romney "won" the debate, but that's certainly not what I saw. To me, it looked more like he was flailing around trying to grab any shreds of credibility that he could.

I'm not surprised at all that barrack didn't mention the 47% thing - it's the easy move and he honestly doesn't even have to say a thing for everyone in the room to already know about it.

6. Its just another part of the beauty contest.7. Its not even really a debate.8. Winner? If guys are discussing their policy and how they differ, how could there be a winner? Unless its a popularity contest and not about policy.9. The media needs winners and losers so they have something to talk about.10. R-Money could "win" every "debate", but that wouldn't make his policies any better.

That debate was almost unwatchable. I get the feeling that Obama knew that the debates are Romney's last chance to catch up, and so he wanted to make it as boring as possible so that no one would watch.

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